Cloud Security Operations Analyst

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Visa Full time
Job Overview:

At Visa, we prioritize information security as a core component of our corporate ethos. Following the acquisition of Currencycloud, we are committed to establishing premier security operations and incident response teams to safeguard our organization against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. We seek professionals who are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to contribute to a culture that values security.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience as a Senior SOC Analyst with a focus on Cloud technologies, having operated within highly regulated environments. You will be part of a larger Security Team that spans multiple locations, dedicated to ensuring comprehensive cyber defense for Visa and its subsidiaries.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor security alerts utilizing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to triage, address, and escalate issues while documenting critical details.
  • Analyze sensor telemetry data and correlated logs to contextualize alerts and eliminate false positives.
  • Evaluate security alerts to identify genuine threats, recommend containment actions, and document findings in the Incident Management System.
  • Identify tuning and detection opportunities, transforming them into operational alerts.
  • Implement incident response methodologies to mitigate and contain identified threats.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for security incidents, ensuring thorough assessment and mitigation in collaboration with operational support teams.
  • Act as a technical lead during high-severity incident response efforts, facilitating prompt containment and reporting.
  • Provide mentorship to enhance the technical skills of fellow SOC Analysts.
  • Conduct threat hunting activities using established procedures and alert trend analysis to uncover hidden threats.
  • Operationalize actionable Threat Intelligence reports from both internal and external sources.
  • Assist in the security monitoring enrollment process to ensure effective coverage of cloud and on-premise applications.
  • Engage in SIEM operations, refining and testing tools such as Sumologic and Datadog.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to identify and address detection and response gaps.
  • Develop and review Incident Response Playbooks, SOPs, and Alert Runbooks to enhance incident response efforts.
  • Foster productive relationships with colleagues across technology departments and business units.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours support.
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• At least 3 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or over 2 years with an advanced degree (e.g., Master's, MBA, JD, MD).
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity incident response, investigation, or network defense.
• Proven expertise in Cloud environments.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in information security.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CYSA+, GCIA, GCIH) are advantageous.
• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty) are a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in investigating cybersecurity incidents in enterprise-level security operations centers.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP protocols and networking technologies, including packet analysis.
• Proficient in cloud networking, infrastructure services, and common applications.
• Knowledgeable in software security, particularly web application security.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Perl) and familiarity with malware analysis and digital forensics.
• Experience with various security tools such as SIEM, AV, WAF, IDS, and EDR tools.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present data effectively to diverse audiences.

Additional Information:
Visa is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.



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